SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg pumpkin, diced
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1.5 ltr vegetable stock or water
• 1 inch piece ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt to taste,
• Honey butter to garnish

Method:

Cook diced pumpkin in a pressure cooker or microwave with a little stock till the pumpkin is very soft.

Puree in a blender and set aside.

In a large deep pan, heat oil and add the garam masala.

Add pureed pumpkin, carrot and stir well.

Add remaining stock and bring back to boil, stirring well.

Transfer to serving bowl, garnish with slice of honey butter.